Solar & Storage Engineer for Utility-Scale & Microgrids

WSP; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a detail-oriented Renewable Energy Systems Engineer in Boulder, CO to support design, modeling, and optimization of utility-scale, commercial, and microgrid energy projects. You will work with AutoCAD, PVcase, PVsyst, PVFARM, and SAM to advance solar, wind, and battery storage from feasibility to execution.

You will model PV systems, perform energy yield simulations, conduct site assessments, and develop BOMs and drawings while coordinating with regulators and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of solar PV and battery energy storage design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, PVcase, PVsyst, and NREL SAM.
• Engineer in Training certification.
• Strong understanding of PV components, design standards, and layouts.
• Ability to read/produce engineering drawings and site plans.
• Experience with BESS and ISO revenue optimization.
• Ability to coordinate with regulators and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and model solar PV systems for utility-scale, commercial, and microgrid uses using PVsyst, PVcase, PVFARM, and AutoCAD.
• Perform layout optimization, shading analysis, energy yield simulations, and loss assessments.
• Use NREL SAM for financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis.
• Conduct site assessments, analyze meteorological data (TMY, DNI, GHI).
• Design and optimize BESS layouts and degradation calculations.
• Collaborate with OEMs and internal teams on equipment ratings and changes.
• Develop revenue forecasting models for hybrid energy systems.
• Prepare BOMs, schematics, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with interconnection, electrical, civil, and structural teams.
• Support project managers and EPC partners to ensure design quality.

Skills

Solar PV system design

BESS layout design

AutoCAD proficiency

SAM financial modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory coordination

Engineer in Training Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVcase

PVsyst

PVFARM

Storlytics

NREL SAM

Job description

WSP is seeking a detail-oriented Renewable Energy Systems Engineer in Boulder, CO to support design, modeling, and optimization of utility-scale, commercial, and microgrid energy projects. You will work with AutoCAD, PVcase, PVsyst, PVFARM, and SAM to advance solar, wind, and battery storage from feasibility to execution.

You will model PV systems, perform energy yield simulations, conduct site assessments, and develop BOMs and drawings while coordinating with regulators and cross-functional